Going by the latest APMC figures for 20 Oct 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹3,083 per quintal in Khagaria APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Brinjal Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,167
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,083
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Arkasheela Mattigulla)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 39.5% above the period average and just 35.8% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Brinjal rates across active mandis for 20 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulai APMC Leader | ₹7,700 |
| 2 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Jagatsinghpur APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Rahama APMC | ₹6,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹1,700 (28.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Khagaria APMC ranged between ₹900 and ₹4,800, with the average around ₹2,211. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹3,167 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,083 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,517 | ₹2,383 | ₹2,417 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,250 | ₹2,833 | ₹3,083 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,067 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,850 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,217 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,833 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,583 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,267 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,250 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,167 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,267 | ₹2,950 | ₹3,167 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,550 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,483 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,167 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 01 Sep | ₹1,833 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,733 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,733 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹1,917 | ₹1,750 | ₹1,833 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,480 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,320 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,083 | ₹1,833 | ₹1,917 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,750 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,667 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,888 | ₹2,488 | ₹2,563 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
Selling Brinjal well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 20 Oct 2026, Brinjal traded at this rate in Khagaria APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.